Discipline Policy

Fundamental School Rules

All members of the school community are expected to observe all rules and behave in a mannerly fashion
Students are expected to follow the directives of the school staff and to be courteous and respectful at all times
Students shall attend school dressed appropriately adhering to the school dress code
Students must respect the property of others
Disagreements should be resolved in a non violent manner
The personal and physical well being of all individuals shall be respected
Any expression of hate directed at an individual based on their gender, race, or ethno-cultural background is prohibited

 

WHAT BEHAVIOURS ARE NOT PERMITTED?

The following lists are not all-inclusive but are designed to give children an indication of types of behaviour that are not acceptable.

1.  Physically Inappropriate Behaviours

aggression
punching
kicking
pushing
bullying and intimidation
spitting at or on someone
choking
fighting and/or "play fighting"
the possession of items that could be used as "weapons"
using items with intent to injure
other behaviours deemed inappropriate

 

2.  Inappropriate Verbal Behaviour

not telling the truth
profane language (swearing)
threats
rude response and gestures
racial/religious comments
put-downs
"screaming" at someone

 

3. Stealing

taking property belonging to another student, school staff member, volunteer or the school without the owner’s consent.

 

4. Vandalism

willfully destroying or defacing school property or the property of other students, staff or volunteers

 

5. Uncooperative Behaviour

refusing to follow a school rule
inappropriate lunch room behaviour
rude responses
intentionally disrupting the activities of other students
dressing inappropriately

 

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